Richard Anthony Sanders

6480 Living Place , Apartment 213 • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 • richard.anthony.sanders@gmail.com • (732) 890-7874 BACKGROUND ....

Highly internally-motivated combat veteran with exemplary communication skills, finesse for innovation, extensive leadership experience, client service expertise, and a rare level of work ethic. Reputation for rapidly assessing challenges under pressure then over-delivering with minimal guidance and resources. Accustomed to being trusted with unanticipated responsibilities of a higher position and subsequently far exceeding expectations.

EXPERIENCE

JLL@Google Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania March 2014 - September 2016 Operations Coordinator

● Planned and executed largest to-date workspace and real estate operations, including FDOB, for Google Pittsburgh with lead responsibility for all MAC/space planning ● Seamlessly transitioned into spearheading new hire coordination efforts within two weeks of starting ● Managed dozens of vendors rendering service to Google, responsible for a complete process including selection, sourcing, onboarding, payment, access, and coordination ● Built unmatched levels of rapport with various Googlers and teams to enhance transition effects, request completion, and overall client satisfaction, receiving the most individual recognition awards including several at national level ● Received numerous firm-internal recognition awards for innovation and client feedback, primarily through implementing simultaneous cost-saving and end-user optimizing facility concepts ● Appointed Building Evacuation Team and Safety/Security leader less than one year after hire, responsible for full building EH&S spectrum ● Assisted with anything at Google Pittsburgh that wasn't food or a computer: full facilities spectrum, event planning, mail logging system, budget planning, lead ergonomist, health initiatives, and every Googler perk

SHplates, LLC Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania June 2014 - Present CEO

● Started a SDVOB (service-disabled veteran-owned business) entirely by accident through innovative idea for backpack-based weights ● Acquired patent for customization process, began formal business operations with no experience yet renowned success ● Processed all incoming orders and delegated process of operations ● Employed disabled veterans and disadvantaged youths, providing quality training to enhance their appeal to other companies ● Coordinated operations with partnered 501c3s, donating or fundraising in excess of $100k/yr per year ● Renowned vision in entrepreneurship and passion, by name requested to attend Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Disabled Veterans to inspire peer veterans in launching their own startups ● Maintained a company culture of the best aspects of Google and the Army merging into a unique and amazing experience for both customers and employees

US Army Reserve Coraopolis , Pennsylvania February 2013 - Present Psychological Operations Staff Sergeant (37F)

● Analyzed and executed methods of influencing worldwide target audiences using a variety of information dissemination types and interpersonal communication skills honed by US Army Special Operations training and PhDs ● Led detachment of 29 Soldiers, responsible for all aspects of Soldiers including fitness, finances, marksmanship, professional development, mentoring, and training ● Consulted with elected officials and NGOs in legislation and initiatives on an array of critical topics ● Received foreign awards and recognition for performance while leading small teams as attachments to NATO-allied countries

NJ Department of State Sea Girt , New Jersey June 2013 - November 2013 Disaster Aid and Relief Laborer (Temporary Position)

● Provided assistance to displaced persons and engaged in reconstruction of areas affected by Hurricane Sandy ● Leveraged military experience that civilian and non-combat veteran coworkers lacked in identifying ammunition and firearms during Sea Girt Army Camp reconstruction

Work Out World Ocean , New Jersey January 2013 - May 2013 Sales Associate/Training Coordinator (Tier 2 ACE Certified Trainer)

● Responsible for sales, new associate training, and supervision of workout programming, particularly for special

population clientele ● Promoted within first month to the role of Training Coordinator; made accountable for the instruction of newly hired associates ● Trusted with the exercise program creation for clients deemed to be at a higher health risk ● Set quarterly sales record for Work Out World Ocean during first quarter of hire, despite no prior sales background, a yet-unmatched achievement ● Highly lucrative and fulfilling position cut short by repetitive Army Reserve obligations of several weeks length

Monmouth County SPCA Eatontown , New Jersey November 2011 - December 2012 Volunteer Coordinator/Dog Handler

● Recruited and trained new volunteers ● Planned and implemented advertising/marketing efforts including events, promotion, and social media ● Worked to create visibility and generate new contacts for the organization ● Cared for shelter animals with an emphasis on exercising high energy dogs ● Selected to appear in lead role for television commercial promoting adoption ● Simultaneously attended college full time as well as serving as an officer in the military veteran's club

US Army Fort Drum , New York May 2007 - November 2011 Fire Support Sergeant (13F)

● Enlisted at 17 years old to serve in high-risk career field due to deeply-rooted patriotism and affliction by September 11th attacks ● Successfully called for kinetic indirect fire (mortars, artillery) and air support utilizing complex math formulas and excellent judgement to eliminate enemy threatsCoordinated with aircraft to establish electronic jamming configurations based on analysis and interpretation of intelligence data ● Elevated while a Specialist to the role typically reserved for non-commissioned officers three ranks higher ● One of two personnel handpicked of a battalion consisting of over 700 personnel to serve as a training, communications, and fire support liaison to the Bundeswehr (German army) while in Afghanistan ● Awarded the Combat Action Badge and other awards for service while subjected to hostile fire ● Known as subject matter expert on complex systems such as counter-mortar radar and tactical planning laptops despite no training on such systems; intuition, finesse, and motivation provided the perfect blend for self-taught expertise ● Honorably discharged from active duty at the rank of Sergeant upon contract completion

EDUCATION

American Military University Charles Town, West Virginia June 2015 Homeland Security, GPA 3.7 SKILLS

● Currently holds a high level Department of Defense security clearance ● Practiced at absorbing and analyzing raw data then integrating that information into a plan and communicating to teams ● Experienced in briefing C-level officers and executives using technological aids ● Adept using technical platforms with minimal documentation, learning the systems, then training team members ● Top tier communication skills to varying and rapidly changing target audiences with adaptive research and analytic implementation ● Renowned service to clients resulting in team and firm level recognition

INTERESTS

In addition to listed employment and education, has served as close personal protection detail for key figures at Comic-Con and similar events. Trains with Inpax Academy of Personal Protection in their Mastery program weekly, an individual-based training with emphasis on firearm disarms and multiple attacker scenarios. Has trained in muay thai for several years and experienced other martial arts. Spends majority of extremely limited freetime with philanthropic endeavors. Donates plasma every 29 days.

AFFILIATIONS

PSYOP Regimental Association: Lifetime member OSS Society: Lifetime member Operation Valor Arts: Featured Artist

REFERENCES

References are available upon request.